JLPT N3 Intermediate
隙間
A narrow physical gap or opening, or a brief interval of spare time.
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すき間 common alternative
すきま hiragana form
1 Noun
A physical gap or space
Refers to a physical crack, crevice, or unfilled space existing between two objects.
Example
ドア の 隙間 から 冷たい 風 が 入って くる 。
Cold wind is coming in through the gap under the door.
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2 Noun
A gap in time / Spare moment
Denotes a brief, incidental interval of spare time occurring between main activities or tasks.
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